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Key Documents and Sites.

2007 INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT BY THE NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

The National Audit Office (NAO) has undertaken this Independent Performance Assessment of East Midlands Development Agency (emda) at the request of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), which is the sponsor department for Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).

SELF ASSESSMENT STAGE

The Self Assessment Document along with a series of supporting Case Studies, forms a key input to the process, and it sets out how we have invested resources and managed operations to deliver the objectives in the RDA Act 1998
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IMPROVEMENT PLAN

For a copy of the Improvement Plan which was signed off by the emda Board on 22 March 2007 click here

For the FULL document of the Independent Performance Assessment click the link below.

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A Business Update for London 2012

On 5th July 2005, London was awarded the honour of staging the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralymic Games, the two biggest and most exciting events in the world.

Planning for the Games has got off to an excellent start - in fact we are well ahead of many previou host cities at this stage in the process. New delivery structures are being formed and some of the leaders needed to drive the process have already been appointed.

Naturally, there is a huge desire for information particularly from the business community wanting to find out how it can become part of the preparations for hosting the London 2012 Games.

This update aims to share the information available at this early stage about anticipated supply needs for the Games - the board timetables, likely procurement processes and delicery structures. It suggests ways that businesses can get a head start for when contracts do become available. We hope you find the update helpful.

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Annual performance report 2007-2008

This report details the progress emda has made in 2007-2008 towards meeting the objectives of our Corporate Plan 2005-2008.

 

Read the full report here (available in PDF):

 

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Annual Report and Accounts 2006-2007

Covering our progress against the targets set by Government and against the 12 strands of the 'Destination 2010' regional Economic Strategy, plus accounts for 2006-2007.[ Download PDF ][ View Website ]

Building the Visitor Economy

East Midlands Tourism, emda's tourism arm, has developed a three year strategic plan (2008 to 2011) that sets out strategic priorities for maximising the impact of tourism and the visitor economy in the East Midlands.  It builds on the foundations of the first plan, which covered a 3 year period to March 2008, and focuses on three objectives

Download the full plan here ....

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Business support in the East Midlands - A strategy for 2005-2008

An effective Strategy for Business Support in the East Midlands underpins emda's efforts to make this a top 20 region in Europe by 2010. There is a vibrant community of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East Midlands, employing 1.4 million of our total workforce of 2 million people. We want to make it easier for these businesses to get the support they need to increase their competitiveness and improve the economy of the region.

This strategy was designed by businesses, for businesses, with the support of the Business Services Directorate of emda. It outlines aims, objectives, targets, priority customers and key business issues, defining where business support should be in three to five years' time.[ Download PDF ]

Chief Executive's report - January 2008

emda Chief Executive Jeff Moore's report to the Board - meeting January 2008[ Download PDF ]

Chief Executive's report - April 2008

emda Chief Executive Jeff Moore's report to the Board - meeting April 2008[ Download PDF ]

Chief Executive's Report - July 2008

emda Chief  Executive Jeff Moore's report to the Board -
meeting July 2008 [ Download PDF ]

Chief Executive's Report - June 2008

emda Chief  Executive Jeff Moore's report to the Board -
meeting June 2008[ Download PDF ]

Chief Executive's Report - March 2008

emda Chief  Executive Jeff Moore's report to the Board -
meeting March 2008[ Download PDF ]

Corporate Plan 2008 - 2011

This Corporate Plan sets out our plans for the years 2008 to 2011 against the indicative budget allocations received from Government. Our proposed activities mesh in with the challenges and targets described in the Flourishing Region Regional Economic Strategy and have been set against the backdrop of the developing Sub National Review.[ Download PDF ]

Disability Equality Scheme 2006 - 2009

emda welcomes the introduction of the Disability Equality Duty, which places a responsibility on all public sector bodies to positively promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.  Promoting equality of opportunity for all is crucial if we are to achieve the region’s vision:  
 
‘by 2020, the East Midlands will be a flourishing region with growing and innovative businesses, skilled people in good quality jobs, participating in healthy, inclusive communities and living in thriving and attractive places.’[ Download PDF ]

East Midlands Urban Action Plan 2005 - 2011

The regional Urban Partnership Group is very pleased to launch the new East Midlands Urban Action Plan

The document has been compiled following broad consultation which concluded in May 2005. It not only captures the key issues as identified by stakeholders that need to be addressed within our urban centres to achieve sustainable communities, but also highlights five core themes within which urban activity should be concentrated to enhance regional growth, productivity and competitiveness.

We hope that you will find this delivery focused Plan useful in terms of future prioritisation, informative on regional urban progress over the last five years and enlightening over the range of significant projects/initiatives already underway. More importantly we hope that you will draw upon the Urban Action Plan as a helpful guide when determining strategic approaches to urban delivery.

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Race Equality Scheme (REqS) 2005 - 2008

emda has produced a Race Equality Scheme (REqS) 2005 - 2008 for public consultation.  This scheme sets out how we intend to meet the general and specific duties under the Race Relations Amendment Act (RR(A)A) 2000.

To be effective emda believes that the REqS must be a living document, subject to periodic and ongoing change.  As such, we welcome comments from individuals and organizations at any time. 

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The East Midlands Economy: A joint response to changing economic circumstances

Published in August 2008

This document has been drawn up by Government and emda to stimulate debate and discussion with all those with an interest in supporting the economy, building on the strenghths of the East Midlands and helping our families and businesses through tougher times. The document also sets out the support that is available to businesses and consumers. 

 

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The Regional Economic Strategy

All the latest downloads and documents for the regional economic strategy can be downloaded from the link below.[ View Website ]

Tourism Strategy for the East Midlands

The East Midlands Tourism Strategy, entitled Destination East Midlands has now been launched. It will steer development of the industry in the region through to 2010.

Its publication follows an extensive consultation with the tourism industry in the region, including private sector operators, local authorities and regional organisations who have tourism as part of their agenda.

On the right are the Word and PDF versions of the full strategy and a link to the executive summary is below. Should you require a copy in brochure form, please email Emma Salisbury at emmas2@emd.org.uk giving your name, company and address details.

CLICK HERE FOR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY[ Download PDF ]